Connecting to an External Server

Instructions to access an external server via Mac:

• Ensure that you are either connected to the on-campus MUSC Wifi network OR that you are connected to the MUSC VPN.

• Further instructions for connecting via the MUSC VPN here.

  • Note: you will need to be connected to MUSC's secure wifi for this process.

• Open a Finder window.

• In the top left toolbar, click “Go”, select “Connect to Server” at the bottom of the list.

• In the top search bar, enter the server address.

• (You can also click the plus (+) button in the bottom left corner of the connection box in order to add this address to your list for easier access next time.)

• Click “Connect” and enter your netID and password when prompted.

• You can elect to have the connection tool remember your net ID for easier access next time.

Instructions to access an external server via Windows:

• Ensure that you are either connected to the on-campus MUSC Wifi network OR that you are connected to the MUSC VPN.

• Further instructions for connecting via the MUSC VPN here.

  • Note: you will need to be connected to MUSC's secure wifi for this process.

• On the sidebar, navigate to “Network”, right click, and select “Map network drive…”

• In the folder search bar, enter the server address.

• Click the checkbox “Reconnect at sign-in” for easier access next time.

• Click the checkbox “Connect using different credentials”

• In the credentials window, click “More choices” and select “Use a different account”.

• Enter “clinlan\[your netID]” and your netID password and click “Connect”.

If you have any connection issues, check the following:

• Your VPN connection (if applicable) – ensure that you are connected to the VPN.

• The address of the server – make sure that the address is entered correctly and that there are no spaces or extraneous characters.

• Your internet connection – ensure that you are connected to the internet.